EP0645578A3 - Projector with smooth cover lens, particularly for vehicles, and manufacturing process for the reflector of same. - Google Patents

Projector with smooth cover lens, particularly for vehicles, and manufacturing process for the reflector of same. Download PDF

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EP0645578A3
EP0645578A3 EP94402109A EP94402109A EP0645578A3 EP 0645578 A3 EP0645578 A3 EP 0645578A3 EP 94402109 A EP94402109 A EP 94402109A EP 94402109 A EP94402109 A EP 94402109A EP 0645578 A3 EP0645578 A3 EP 0645578A3
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projector
reflector
vehicles
manufacturing process
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EP0645578A2 (en
EP0645578B1 (en
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Francois Lopez
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Valeo Vision SAS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S41/00—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps
    • F21S41/30—Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by reflectors
    • F21S41/32—Optical layout thereof
    • F21S41/33—Multi-surface reflectors, e.g. reflectors with facets or reflectors with portions of different curvature
    • F21S41/334—Multi-surface reflectors, e.g. reflectors with facets or reflectors with portions of different curvature the reflector consisting of patch like sectors
    • F21S41/336—Multi-surface reflectors, e.g. reflectors with facets or reflectors with portions of different curvature the reflector consisting of patch like sectors with discontinuity at the junction between adjacent areas

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Optical Elements Other Than Lenses (AREA)
EP94402109A 1993-09-24 1994-09-22 Projector with smooth cover lens, particularly for vehicles, and manufacturing process for the reflector of same Expired - Lifetime EP0645578B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR9311403 1993-09-24
FR9311403A FR2710393B1 (en) 1993-09-24 1993-09-24 Smooth glass headlamp, in particular for a motor vehicle, and method for manufacturing the reflector of such a headlamp.

Publications (3)

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EP0645578A2 EP0645578A2 (en) 1995-03-29
EP0645578A3 true EP0645578A3 (en) 1995-04-26
EP0645578B1 EP0645578B1 (en) 1999-03-10

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EP94402109A Expired - Lifetime EP0645578B1 (en) 1993-09-24 1994-09-22 Projector with smooth cover lens, particularly for vehicles, and manufacturing process for the reflector of same

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US (1) US5567044A (en)
EP (1) EP0645578B1 (en)
JP (1) JP3579930B2 (en)
DE (1) DE69416922T2 (en)
FR (1) FR2710393B1 (en)

Families Citing this family (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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CZ287690B6 (en) * 1996-01-29 2001-01-17 Autopal S. R. O. Headlight with complex reflector
FR2755748B1 (en) * 1996-11-08 1999-01-29 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR COMPRISING A DISCHARGE LAMP WITH BUSHES AND A MULTI-ZONE REFLECTOR
FR2760068B1 (en) * 1997-02-21 1999-05-14 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR WITH MIRROR WITH SIDE-BY-SIDE ZONES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A MIRROR
FR2763666B1 (en) * 1997-05-23 1999-08-13 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR WITH WIDE BEAM GENERATOR AND WINDOW GLASS
FR2774150B1 (en) 1998-01-28 2000-04-14 Valeo Vision CROSS-SOURCE PROJECTOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, LIKELY TO TRANSMIT A BEAM WITH A CLEAR CUT
FR2774149B1 (en) 1998-01-28 2000-04-14 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT, INCLUDING A CROSS-SECTIONAL SOURCE, AND CAPABLE OF GENERATING A BEAM WITH NON-RECTILLINE CUT
FR2774151B1 (en) 1998-01-28 2000-04-14 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR WITH VIRTUAL LIGHT SOURCE
FR2782148B1 (en) 1998-08-10 2001-02-09 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR WITH A TWO-FILAMENT LAMP AND AN IMPROVED MIRROR
FR2782549B1 (en) 1998-08-18 2001-03-02 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECTOR PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY TRANSMITTING A BEAM FOR RIGHT OR LEFT TRAFFIC
JP4031600B2 (en) * 1999-10-01 2008-01-09 株式会社小糸製作所 Method for determining reflecting surface of reflector for vehicle lamp
FR2800439B1 (en) 1999-10-29 2002-02-15 Valeo Vision VEHICLE PROJECT, ESPECIALLY CROSSING PROJECTOR, WITH REDUCED OVERALL
FR2804495B1 (en) 2000-01-31 2002-06-07 Valeo Vision MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT, INCLUDING A CROSS-SECTIONAL SOURCE, AND CAPABLE OF GENERATING A BEAM WITH NON-RECTILLINE CUT
FR2822929B1 (en) 2001-03-30 2003-12-12 Valeo Vision REDUCED OVERALL PROJECTOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1732884A (en) * 1927-02-14 1929-10-22 Indiana Lamp Corp Reflector for headlights
GB435946A (en) * 1933-07-13 1935-10-02 Machal Projecteurs Improvements in or relating to machines for the manufacture of corrugated reflectorsespecially for automobile headlights
FR2460442A1 (en) * 1979-06-29 1981-01-23 Cibie Projecteurs NEW PROJECTOR STRUCTURE, IN PARTICULAR OF AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTOR
EP0084934A1 (en) * 1982-01-16 1983-08-03 LUCAS INDUSTRIES public limited company Lamp reflector
FR2536502A1 (en) * 1982-11-19 1984-05-25 Cibie Projecteurs CROSSING PROJECTOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

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DE435946C (en) * 1925-12-24 1926-10-20 Mikron G M B H Drawing device with two parallel guide arms connected in series
FR986492A (en) * 1949-03-09 1951-08-01 Holophane Improvements to reflectors with reflective internal surface
US2999924A (en) * 1957-09-10 1961-09-12 Mottier Felix Anti-fog lighting projector
US3511983A (en) * 1967-04-10 1970-05-12 Corning Glass Works Lighting device for dental and surgical procedures
US4087682A (en) * 1976-03-15 1978-05-02 Kolodziej Henry W Illuminating device
JP2604646B2 (en) * 1991-01-28 1997-04-30 株式会社小糸製作所 Vehicle headlight reflector

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1732884A (en) * 1927-02-14 1929-10-22 Indiana Lamp Corp Reflector for headlights
GB435946A (en) * 1933-07-13 1935-10-02 Machal Projecteurs Improvements in or relating to machines for the manufacture of corrugated reflectorsespecially for automobile headlights
FR2460442A1 (en) * 1979-06-29 1981-01-23 Cibie Projecteurs NEW PROJECTOR STRUCTURE, IN PARTICULAR OF AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTOR
EP0084934A1 (en) * 1982-01-16 1983-08-03 LUCAS INDUSTRIES public limited company Lamp reflector
FR2536502A1 (en) * 1982-11-19 1984-05-25 Cibie Projecteurs CROSSING PROJECTOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

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FR2710393A1 (en) 1995-03-31
JPH07169304A (en) 1995-07-04
DE69416922D1 (en) 1999-04-15
US5567044A (en) 1996-10-22
DE69416922T2 (en) 1999-07-22
EP0645578A2 (en) 1995-03-29
FR2710393B1 (en) 1995-12-15
EP0645578B1 (en) 1999-03-10
JP3579930B2 (en) 2004-10-20

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